Classic Praline & Praline Bread Pudding Recipes
NATIONAL PRALINES DAY
June 24th
• A Sweet Southern Tradition Worth Celebrating
WHAT ARE PRALINES?
Pralines are one of the South's most beloved candies, made with sugar, butter, cream, and pecans to create a rich, melt-in-your-mouth treat.
While pralines originated in France, they became a culinary icon in New Orleans, where local chefs substituted pecans for almonds and created the version we know and love today.
National Pralines Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate this delicious Southern classic!
RECIPE #1
Classic New Orleans Pecan Pralines
Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Makes
18–24 Pralines
Ingredients
1½ cups granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup evaporated milk
4 tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups chopped pecans
Pinch of salt
Directions
1️⃣ Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Combine sugars, milk, butter, and salt in a saucepan.
3️⃣ Bring to a gentle boil and cook until mixture reaches 235°F (soft-ball stage).
4️⃣ Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and pecans.
5️⃣ Beat vigorously for 2–3 minutes until mixture begins to thicken.
6️⃣ Quickly spoon onto parchment paper and allow to cool.
Grandma Jackie's Tip:
Work quickly! Praline mixture sets fast once it begins cooling.
RECIPE #2
Praline Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
A Southern dessert favorite that combines two classics into one unforgettable treat.
Ingredients
Bread Pudding
6 cups cubed French bread
2 cups milk
3 eggs
½ cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup chopped pralines
Bourbon Sauce
½ cup butter
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp bourbon (optional)
2 tbsp cream
Directions
1️⃣ Mix bread pudding ingredients and pour into a greased baking dish.
2️⃣ Bake at 350°F for 40–45 minutes.
3️⃣ Melt butter for sauce and whisk in remaining ingredients.
4️⃣ Drizzle over warm bread pudding before serving.
Flavor Profile
🥜 Rich
🍮 Creamy
🍯 Caramelized
✨ Southern Comfort at its finest
DELICIOUS PRALINE VARIATIONS
🍫 Chocolate Pralines
Add mini chocolate chips.
🥥 Coconut Pralines
Mix in shredded coconut.
☕ Coffee Pralines
Add 1 tsp espresso powder.
🍁 Maple Pralines
Replace some sugar with maple syrup.
🍌 Banana Praline Sundae
Crush pralines over vanilla ice cream and sliced bananas.
SWEET TRAVEL INSPIRATION
No city is more closely associated with pralines than:
New Orleans
Visitors strolling through the historic French Quarter can find praline shops filling the air with the aroma of toasted pecans, caramelized sugar, and butter.
While visiting New Orleans, don't miss:
Live Jazz
Historic Architecture
Cajun & Creole Cuisine
Mississippi River Cruises
Festivals & Street Performers
And of course…
Freshly Made Pralines
FUN PRALINE FACTS
📜 The original praline was created in France during the 1600s.
📜 Louisiana pecans helped transform pralines into a uniquely American confection.
📜 New Orleans pralines are softer and creamier than many European versions.
📜 Pralines remain one of the most popular edible souvenirs purchased by visitors to Louisiana.
FOOD & TRAVEL GO HAND IN HAND
One of the best parts of travel is discovering regional specialties that tell a story about a destination.
From beignets in New Orleans to lobster rolls in Maine and deep-dish pizza in Chicago, food helps us experience culture one delicious bite at a time.
National Pralines Day is the perfect reminder that some of life's sweetest memories are made around the table.
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HAPPY NATIONAL PRALINES DAY!
Every destination has a signature flavor—New Orleans just happens to have one of the sweetest.